Natasha Files

Biography

Natasha Files is new to the School of Social Work and Human Services as of Summer 2016. Prior to this, she taught in a clinical capacity and offered training for parents and clinicians in the area of Emotion Focused Family Therapy. She has worked as a social worker in the area of Mental Health since 2010, with a special focus on eating disorders, women's issues, family therapy, psychiatric emergency, and research. She is well-known for her success in the treatment of eating disorders and is a published author in this area. Natasha completed her MSW-Clinical Specialization at the University of Calgary in 2012.

Memberships

Member (in good standing) of the British Columbia Association of Social Workers(BCASW) and a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW).

Autumn Jenkinson Memorial Endownment Leadership Award 2010

Presentations

Files, N., Gusella, J., Connors L., Nash, P., Marchand, P., Orr, E., …Lafrance Robinson, A. (2014). For the first time in a long time I feel hopeful”: Facilitator experiences and participant outcomes following a 2-day EFFT workshop for caregivers. Workshop presentation at the Eating Disorders Association of Canada Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.